Fire Safety Manager
Location: London
Length of contract: 6 months
Pay. £300-£340 per day
We are assisting a London NHS client with the recruitment of a Fire Safety Manager on an 6 month Contract. The successful candidate will have had prior experience within the NHS in a similar position.
As the Fire Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring fire safety compliance across our complex, multi-site organisation. This senior leadership position requires an experienced professional to manage fire safety policies, risk assessments, training, and compliance with legal standards, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You will act as the Trust’s leading expert in fire safety, providing advice and guidance to senior management, project teams, and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead the development and implementation of fire safety strategies, policies, and annual compliance programmes.
* Conduct fire risk assessments, audits, and fire safety training for staff at all levels.
* Oversee the implementation of fire safety measures in capital projects, ensuring compliance with NHS Firecode and other statutory requirements.
* Manage relationships with the London Fire Brigade, external contractors, and internal departments to maintain robust fire safety standards.
* Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation, building design, and fire prevention systems.
* Chair meetings, deliver reports to senior leadership, and represent the Trust at regional and national levels.
What we’re looking for:
* Membership of a recognised fire safety professional body.
* Substantial experience in a senior fire safety role, ideally within an estates or healthcare context.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, HTM 05.01, and healthcare fire safety guidance.
* Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage contractors effectively.
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to produce clear, detailed reports and policies.
If you would like to be considered for Fire Safety Manager position for a London NHS Trust, please submit your CV for consideration